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I am diagnosed with ankylosing spondilitis. what do you recommand ? i am 24 yr old. do i need to see a doctor?

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Absolutely: You may be a candidate for one of the new therapies such as etanercept, and in any case, a relationship with a rheumatologist will be helpful in managing a disease that is likely to become more troublesome.

Answered 8/2/2013

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Absolutely: You should be under the care of a rheumatologist to treat his disorder. I see you are currently taking sulfasalazine. If this is not adequate, discuss the possibility of starting a tnf agent with your doctor. You want to treat aggressively to prevent irreversible calcifications in the spinal ligaments.

Answered 7/31/2013

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